MMS Blog
Voice Activated Machine Interface Comes to Machine Tools
Voice-enabled virtual assistants are coming to machine tools. Now available on Makino wire EDMs, the ATHENA interface promises to help manufacturers better utilize their equipment, aid less skilled workers and operate more machines with fewer people.
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What Process Should Make This Part? New Tool for Comparing Production Methods
Free tool COSMO generates apples-to-apples comparisons of manufacturing processes including 3D printing to help engineers and companies make better decisions and expand production options.
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Adapting to the New Norm: Supply Chain Disruptions
Many manufacturers are using ERP solutions to manage material and equipment inventories, helping them to weather the unpredictability of supply chains in crisis.
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On-Demand Webinar - Binder Jetting Solutions: Process Walk-Through, Metallurgy and Finishing
Take a deep dive into the key steps of metal binder jetting, part characteristics and system capabilities, the resulting metallurgy, and finishing methods.
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Automated Quoting for CNC Manufacturers: Provide Quotes in Minutes
In this demonstration, we will walk through how DigiFabster’s quoting automation and e-commerce solution is designed to be quick to implement and easy to use. (Sponsored)
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Cutting Tool Maker Succeeding With 3D Printed Carbide for Oil/Gas and Other Applications
Powders, parts and products are different ways the company is advancing with AM. Carbide and tools are separate areas of success.
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10 Ways Additive Manufacturing Reshapes a Production Facility
Sintavia’s purpose-built facility for powder bed fusion of aircraft components illustrates fundamental ways the plant is different when 3D printing is the operation.
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February Metalworking Activity Continues January’s Uptick
Gardner Intelligence's Metalworking Index readings reveal an overall gain, with increased new orders and production activity.
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Lasers Ensure Perpendicularity, Improve Bearing Bore Quality
Hamar Laser’s laser scanners have enabled Hi-Tech Compressor and Pump Products to achieve consistent tolerance readings where dial indicators struggled.
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On-Demand - Metal Binder Jetting: Customer Case Studies
In this rapid-fire application deep dive, Desktop Metal takes a look at dozens of parts from a broad range of industries, including energy, automotive, life sciences, consumer products and luxury goods.
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How to Improve Comparator Stand Performance for Gaging
Adding digital display systems and high-precision probes to comparator stands brings new functionality and pitfalls. The right setup can minimize errors.
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How This Motorcycle Startup Will Succeed With U.S. Production
Land Moto is the founder’s second motorcycle company. The first time, production was in China. This time, several factors help advance the effort to produce a low-cost bike in the United States. One of these is the way electrification opens doors to suppliers.
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